BDA seeks exemption from RERA provisions, cites special statute and welfare role in Bengaluru housing sector

The authority further argued that the BDA Act, 1976, is a special statute, while RERA is a general law applicable to the real estate sector. As per settled legal principles, a special statute prevails over a general one. Therefore, the provisions of RERA cannot override those of the BDA Act

​The authority further argued that the BDA Act, 1976, is a special statute, while RERA is a general law applicable to the real estate sector. As per settled legal principles, a special statute prevails over a general one. Therefore, the provisions of RERA cannot override those of the BDA Act